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Texas paramedic says EMS unfairly told to leave fire station over COVID-19 concerns
Fire officials responded saying the decision was made because county EMS providers were not using the same level of PPE and protocols…
Pa. county to flag COVID-19 patients’ addresses in 911 database
First responders will also be provided a daily list of addresses of people who have tested positive for COVID-19
Lawmaker to propose federal tax holiday for first responders
Rep. Bill Huizenga plans to introduce a bill that would allow for a three-month tax holiday modeled after tax relief for active…
NJ firefighter-EMT dies from COVID-19
Passaic Fire Chief Patrick Trentacost said the death of 33-year-old Firefighter-EMT Israel Tolentino was “a clear line of duty death”
Are first responder COVID-19 deaths considered LODDs?
PSOB releases statement underscoring need to prove on-the-job exposure
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid extends flexibility in transport locations, paperwork
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services outlined requirements that have been waived to prioritize patient care during the COVID-19 national emergency
Dear Congress, now is the time to fix EMS
COVID-19 is overwhelming the already over-stressed and underfunded emergency medical services system. This is what EMS needs to survive the pandemic
Petition calls for first responder hazard pay during COVID-19 pandemic
A Change.org petition launched by a Kentucky EMT has received nearly 25,000 signatures over the last two weeks
IAFC president says fire and EMS ‘orphaned’ by Congress and Trump
Chief Gary Ludwig calls for action, saying federal aid for fire and EMS was largely overlooked in the CARES Act
3 Ohio public safety agencies no longer revealing number of personnel tested positive for COVID-19
The Columbus Divisions of Fire and Police and Franklin County Sheriff's Office said they made the decision after consulting with legal counsel
AMR deployed to New York metro area on FEMA request
Hundreds of AMR personnel and ambulances have been sent to the greater New York area, which has become the epicenter of the…
Detroit to get COVID-19 rapid-testing kits for first responders, healthcare workers
The city has entered into an agreement with Abbott Laboratories to receive 5,000 kits that can produce results within 15 minutes